Buying Time—2008: Kentucky
Analysis

Leading up to the November 2008 election, the Brennan Center is releasing real-time reports on television advertising in state Supreme Court elections. The 2008 reports continue the groundbreaking analysis first conducted in 2000 examining the sponsorship, content and costs of televised state Supreme Court campaign ads. 

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October 16, 2008 – Abramson Choice is Clear

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Ad claims Justice Lizabeth Hughes Abramson is the clear choice this election.

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October 16, 2008 – Shake Homegrown Success

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Ads tells of Judge James Shake's rise from poverty to success as a judge.

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October 17, 2008 – Abramson My Mom

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The family of Justice Lizabeth Hughes Abramson runs through her qualifications.

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October 28, 2008 –Abramson Neighbors Support

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Ad claims many neighbors support Judge Abramson.

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October 28, 2008 – Shake True Story Ex-Husband 2

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Woman thanks Judge Shake for sentencing her ex-husband to prison and terminating his parental rights.

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October 29, 2008 –Shake True Story Ex-Husband

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Woman thanks Judge Shake for sentencing her ex-husband to prison and terminating his parental rights.

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